Safely sideways, super stable
Push too hard, and a mild understeer kicks into play-- keeping things predictable and safe. Evo’s un-intrusive stability control system has the same effect, and can be left on during most track driving with no ill effect. It’s programmed not to step on any toes, but it could prevent an embarrassing trip into the cabbage if you slip up.
Ever wanted to rip around a circuit like Tomi Makinen without the dramatic wipe-outs? Evo’s stability control is there to help.
Fancy a little sideways stuff? Simply lift the throttle after entering a corner hot, and the Evo’s tail unwinds gracefully. In the wet, this effect is amplified considerably, though it’s still predictable and unintimidating. This isn’t a car you’ll have much luck powering sideways with the throttle in its stock configuration, but it’s delightfully sensitive to weight transfer at its limits.
Carving corners at speed, Evo’s body undulates tightly over its stiff suspension while remaining constantly and firmly glued to the surface of the track in the process. It’s stable, very entertaining, and loves to have fun. Point-and-shoot performance, sort of thing.
Brakes, ho! Oh, and the grip!
After a few dozen laps, your writer was most impressed with the tester’s Brembo brakes. Though pedal feel and precision is slightly lacking, the brakes are potent and offer consistent and fade-free performance, even after pulling the car down repeatedly from 160 km/h for turns 1 and 2 at Toronto Motorsports Park. Even after 8 or 10 hard laps, the brakes felt virtually as fresh and powerful as when they were cold.
Extra points for the grippy factory tires, too. Even in the rain, Evo remained obedient and controllable. As the track dries, the S-AWC system further shows off its talents, doing big things with just a little traction. Forget low-speed sliding and wheelspin on a wet track like the two-wheel drive guys-- Evo is a hoot in the wet, the dry, or anywhere between.
Push too hard, and a mild understeer kicks into play-- keeping things predictable and safe. Evo’s un-intrusive stability control system has the same effect, and can be left on during most track driving with no ill effect. It’s programmed not to step on any toes, but it could prevent an embarrassing trip into the cabbage if you slip up.
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| Push too hard, and a mild understeer kicks into play-- keeping things predictable and safe. (Photo: Mitsubishi) |
Ever wanted to rip around a circuit like Tomi Makinen without the dramatic wipe-outs? Evo’s stability control is there to help.
Fancy a little sideways stuff? Simply lift the throttle after entering a corner hot, and the Evo’s tail unwinds gracefully. In the wet, this effect is amplified considerably, though it’s still predictable and unintimidating. This isn’t a car you’ll have much luck powering sideways with the throttle in its stock configuration, but it’s delightfully sensitive to weight transfer at its limits.
Carving corners at speed, Evo’s body undulates tightly over its stiff suspension while remaining constantly and firmly glued to the surface of the track in the process. It’s stable, very entertaining, and loves to have fun. Point-and-shoot performance, sort of thing.
Brakes, ho! Oh, and the grip!
After a few dozen laps, your writer was most impressed with the tester’s Brembo brakes. Though pedal feel and precision is slightly lacking, the brakes are potent and offer consistent and fade-free performance, even after pulling the car down repeatedly from 160 km/h for turns 1 and 2 at Toronto Motorsports Park. Even after 8 or 10 hard laps, the brakes felt virtually as fresh and powerful as when they were cold.
Extra points for the grippy factory tires, too. Even in the rain, Evo remained obedient and controllable. As the track dries, the S-AWC system further shows off its talents, doing big things with just a little traction. Forget low-speed sliding and wheelspin on a wet track like the two-wheel drive guys-- Evo is a hoot in the wet, the dry, or anywhere between.
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| On the track, the Mitsubishi Evo is stable, very entertaining, and loves to have fun. Point-and-shoot performance, sort of thing. (Photo: Mitsubishi) |